Telarah

An assessment of population growth drivers in Telarah reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, Telarah's population is estimated at around 2,307 people, reflecting a decrease of 11 individuals since the 2021 Census. The latter reported a population of 2,318 residents. This estimation is based on AreaSearch validation of new addresses and examination of latest ERP data released by ABS in June 2025. Population density stands at 1,613 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Interstate migration primarily drove population growth, contributing approximately 66% of overall gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Future projections indicate a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas by 2041, with Telarah expected to grow by 521 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 19.5%.

The level of residential development activity in Telarah is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Telarah's development activity is very limited, averaging one approval per year over the past five years, with a total of eight approvals. This low level of development is characteristic of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is restricted by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It is important to note that due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Compared to the Rest of NSW and national averages, Telarah has much lower development activity. Recent development in Telarah has been entirely comprised of medium and high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This trend reflects a considerable change from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (89.0%). At around 897 people per approval, Telarah shows signs of being a mature, established area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Telarah is projected to add 450 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Future projections show Telarah adding 450 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Telarah has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely impacting the area: Dalmore Park Employment Hub, Max McMahon Oval Amenities Redevelopment, Rutherford Waste Oil Refinery, and Heritage Parc Estate. The following details these key projects in order of relevance.

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Employment drivers in Telarah are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Telarah's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 7.0% as of AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025911 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 3.1%, exceeding Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Telarah was 52.7%, lower than Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census responses, 14.2% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Mining showed strong specialization with an employment share 2.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented at 1.7% compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Over a 12-month period, labour force decreased by 6.9%, with employment declining by 7.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasted with Regional NSW where employment contracted by 1.2%, labour force fell by 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 estimated a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. Applying these projections to Telarah's employment mix suggested local employment growth of 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, noting that this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not consider localized population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The suburb of Telarah has a lower income level compared to national averages, according to the latest Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Telarah is $51,080, with an average income of $64,667. These figures compare to regional New South Wales' median and average incomes of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on a 10.32% increase in wages since the financial year 2023, current estimates for Telarah's median income would be approximately $56,351, and the average income would be around $71,341 as of March 2026. According to figures from the 2021 Census, incomes in Telarah fall between the 20th and 26th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The earnings profile shows that 33.7% of the community (777 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is consistent with broader trends across metropolitan regions showing 29.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Telarah, with only 82.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 19th percentile nationally.

Telarah is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Telarah's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.4% houses and 10.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Telarah stood at 28.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.7% and rented ones at 32.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,500, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent was $300, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Telarah's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Telarah features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 65.0% of all households, including 22.1% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 17.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.0%, with lone person households at 32.0% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Telarah faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 10.5%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 7.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificates (35.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Telarah has 21 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that together facilitate 225 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 148 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents in this primarily residential area commute outward, with the car being the dominant mode of transportation at 93%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 14.2% of Telarah's residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 32 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Telarah is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Telarah faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Multiple health conditions affect both younger and older age groups, with private health cover at approximately 53% of the total population (around 1,211 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, impacting 14.1 and 11.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 56.9% of residents report being free from medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age population in Telarah faces notable health challenges due to higher chronic condition rates. The area has 16.8% of residents aged 65 and over (387 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The latest Census data sees Telarah placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Telarah's population showed lower cultural diversity, with 93.1% citizens, 95.0% born in Australia, and 97.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, representing 54.8%, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top ancestry groups were Australian (32.9%), English (31.1%), and Irish (9.3%).

Notably, Polish people made up 1.3% of Telarah's population, higher than the regional average of 0.5%. Australian Aboriginal representation was also higher at 6.9%, compared to 4.6% regionally, and Samoan representation was 0.4%, slightly above the regional average of 0.1%.

Telarah's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Telarah's median age is 35 years, which is significantly below the Regional NSW average of 43 and somewhat younger than the Australian median of 38. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented in Telarah at 18.3%, compared to the Regional NSW average. Conversely, those aged 75-84 are under-represented at 5.2%. Following the census conducted on August 3, 2021, the population of Telarah's 25 to 34 age group grew from 16.5% to 18.3%. However, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 11.5% to 9.6%, and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 12.2% to 10.4%. Demographic modeling indicates that Telarah's age profile is projected to evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 30%, adding 127 residents to reach a total of 550 in this age group. Conversely, the 65 to 74 group is expected to contract by 14 residents during this period.